[GH-ISSUE #34] Can't play tracks from spotify-tui #26

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opened 2026-02-28 14:46:27 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:46:27 +03:00

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Originally created by @warmerspy on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui/issues/34

When I try to launch a start a track I get an error message saying:
"Api response: Spotify API reported an error.
If you are trying to play a track, make sure the offical spotify app is open"

And it is open I can even see what song is currently playing.

Originally created by @warmerspy on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui/issues/34 When I try to launch a start a track I get an error message saying: "Api response: Spotify API reported an error. If you are trying to play a track, make sure the offical spotify app is open" And it is open I can even see what song is currently playing.

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@Rigellute commented on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019):

I should probably add more info to that error. Make sure your device is selected (press d to bring up device list and select your device), then it should start working.

@Rigellute commented on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019): I should probably add more info to that error. Make sure your device is selected (press `d` to bring up device list and select your device), then it should start working.

kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:46:28 +03:00

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@warmerspy commented on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019):

I have done that but still it doesn't want to play.

@warmerspy commented on GitHub (Oct 8, 2019): I have done that but still it doesn't want to play.

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@kylecarbs commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2019):

It's listed as a limitation in the README.

This app uses the Web API from Spotify, which doesn't handle streaming itself. So you'll need either an official Spotify client open or a lighter weight alternative such as spotifyd.

If you want to play tracks, Spotify requires that you have a Premium account.

https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui#limitations

@kylecarbs commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2019): It's listed as a limitation in the README. > This app uses the Web API from Spotify, which doesn't handle streaming itself. So you'll need either an official Spotify client open or a lighter weight alternative such as spotifyd. <br> If you want to play tracks, Spotify requires that you have a Premium account. https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui#limitations

kerem commented

2026-02-28 14:46:28 +03:00

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@Rigellute commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2019):

The next release will contain a slightly better error message to reflect this github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui@163a4b22ef

@Rigellute commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2019): The next release will contain a slightly better error message to reflect this https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui/commit/163a4b22ef3eec4b503aa586d1b64f02b1ea755c

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